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Solio Lodge

Solio Lodge is located on a private wildlife sanctuary, tucked in the valley between the lofty slopes of Mount Kenya and the peaks of the Aberdare Mountains, directly north of Nairobi. This intimate and luxurious lodge remains the only guest accommodation on the incredible 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve. The Solio Reserve is internationally recognised as the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya and visitors will find that sightings of up to 40 rhinoceros at a time are not uncommon. The wildlife experience here is intense and exclusive with 19,000 acres of conservancy surrounded by 45,000 acres of ranch and just one lodge, Solio Lodge, in the middle of it.

Kilima Camp

Kilima Camp is a traditional safari lodge, located in the diverse eco-system of the Maasai Mara, near the Mara Triangle, which is an area of pristine protected land creating some of the best viewing opportunities for a wild animals, such as zebra, impala and leopard. In a low tourist density area the camp is secluded and private, with only 15 tents in total allowing for privacy and intimacy between guests and the nature. All tents have a private veranda which look out over the vast Maasai Mara plains and the Mara River, which is home to some of the largest crocodiles in Kenya. Guests can relax here for an evening taking in their stunning surroundings whilst bathing in the golden tones of the sunset.

Karen Blixen Camp

Karen Blixen Camp is located in the diverse and exclusive Mara North Conservancy. Set on the bank of the Mara River, the camp is surrounded by rolling hills, luscious grasslands and tall trees. 22 luxury tents are all decorated in a traditional traveller style, with romantic outdoor showers. Each tent comes with their own private veranda offering views over the river and stunning horizon. The camp boasts views of a resident hippo pod who can be seen from the dining area, lazily lounging in the river. Run completely on solar power, the camp is Gold Eco Rated by Ecotourism Kenya acknowledging the camp is sustainable to the environment and local communities.

Elewana Lewa Safari Camp

Set in a picturesque landscape teeming with life and vivacity, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp brings its guests into the beating heart of Kenya’s wilderness. Enjoying both adventure and comfort, this safari camp provides a luxury experience, infused with the vibrancy of Kenyan culture. Guests are accommodated in beautiful safari tents, underneath a thatched roof, and enjoying en suite rooms, with twin or double beds, enjoying the serenity of the landscape without the slightest compromise on comfort. When visiting Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, guests contribute to helping thousands of people from different backgrounds and cultures to improve their lives, and give their children a future, whilst ensuring Africa’s precious ecosystems enjoy protection and stability for many years to come.

Entim Camp

Entim Camp has been carefully cultivated to offer one of the warmest, most intimate and luxury safari experiences in the Maasai Mara. It is a prime spot to witness the Great Migration every year, with Entim guests usually among the very first to witness all the action – over a million zebra, wildebeest and antelope crossing over from the Serengeti plains! To stay at Entim Camp isn’t to stay at just another lodge or hotel, it’s to feel like being a part of the wilderness itself. Entim Camp is the perfect location to combine restorative relaxation with vibrant safari. Guests need not go further than their private verandas to be privy to some of the best wildlife sightings in the Maasai Mara.

Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp

Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp is nestled within the 8,000km2 Greater Mara, part of the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem. The ancestral homelands of the Maasai tribespeople are one of the most incredible ecosystems on the planet, enjoying warm temperatures year-round, with low humidity, this other Eden is a paradise for the wildlife, which includes the Big 5, 450 different bird species, and many, many more. These lush pastures attract 1.3million wildebeest and zebra each year, who migrate en masse from the Serengeti, in what has been classed among the Seven Wonders of the World. The Elephant Pepper Camp is situated in the North Mara Conservancy, and enjoys exclusive access to some of the ecosystem’s most pristine landscape. Being reserved exclusively for the native wildlife, as opposed to land in the Maasai Mara reserve, which is also grazed by cattle, this Conservancy is a haven for wildlife, who flock to the area for its abundant natural resources.

Sayari Camp

The Ultimate migration safari experience awaits you here at Sayari Camp, situated amid one of the most consistent game sighting locations in all the Serengeti. Sayari Camp is perfectly situated to view the Mara River crossings of the Great Migration, in which thousands of zebra and wildebeest dare the arduous river crossing. Embark from camp in the company of experience guides, familiar with the land and wildlife for a variety of thrilling safari activities such as 4×4 game drives, bush walks, hot-air balloon excursions, bird watching adventures, cultural tours and an in-camp micro-brewery and health spa experience. Here, you can expect the finest of bush dining, with sumptuous meals prepared freshly each day from the freshest produce locally available, comprising three meals throughout the day and a lavish three-course meal in the evening.

Rubondo Island Camp

Rubondo Island Camp is the only lodge on Rubondo Island, offering guests an exclusive opportunity to stay within the largest island national park in Africa. Rubondo’s eight luxury chalets are positioned along the shores of Lake Victoria, where guests can admire the sweeping views of the tranquil water and lush surrounding forests from the moment they awaken, until the sun slips away at dusk. Rubondo Island is home to a crucial chimpanzee rehabilitation project which was launched in the 1960s. Guests are able to get involved in this unique project and learn about its history, as well as embark on treks into the vast forests and see the resident chimpanzees for themselves. Rubondo Island is largely covered in pristine greenery, with three-quarters of the island covered in forest. This provides an excellent habitat for the many exotic birds (including egrets, cormorants, pied kingfishers, grey parrots, and African darters) and butterflies who rest within the trees. Guests may also encounter wild elephants on land, or lounging hippos and crocodiles in the lake’s waters. This private and remote camp offers an incredible chance to encounter all kinds of creatures in a peaceful and unspoilt setting.

Bomani Tented Lodge

Bomani Tented Lodge lies just a 5-minute drive from the Hwange National Park, allowing safari-goers easy access through the lodge’s private gate. The lodge is located within its own private reserve, meaning that guests can enjoy incredible wildlife sightings from the comfort of the Bomani’s grand viewing platform which overlooks the Bomani Pan, where elephants often gather to drink and bathe in the pleasant water. The camp is small and intimate, consisting of just 11 tented accommodations and suites. This allows guests to delight in a personal and exclusive safari experience in the heart of the African bush, surrounded by unspoilt views and a peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy a range of fun activities such as a visit to the local village on horseback, exciting game drives and observing candid wildlife from one of the lodge’s hides. End the day with a sundowner as the sky fills with burning colours and the plains surrounding the Ngamo Forest Area are bathed in an orange glow.

Veligandu Island Resort

A secluded location, Veligandu Island Resort is a tropical paradise. Sandy beaches, swaying trees, clear blue water and beaming coral reefs make this the spot for romance and for exploration. Experience the marine life up close and witness what nature has to offer with private excursions, scuba diving or just luxuriating on your private porch to enjoy the view. Surrounded by a lagoon, the island rests over 22 acres and has plenty of sights to truly indulge in the ultimate tropical getaway.